prisoner
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The violin in Baerwald’s hands was the one his German-Jewish grandfather played as a Japanese prisoner of war in the Bandō camp at Tokushima during World War I. “It’s a very serviceable violin,” Baerwald notes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?
From Slate • May 29, 2026
The girl's mother told the BBC that her daughter was now a "prisoner in her own home".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
However, in December 2023, Saab was released from US custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Venezuela.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
“Only if you tell me why,” the prisoner replied.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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